What Electrical Contractors with 12 Different Employers Earn
12 employers, 12 different median salaries. A number of factors not measured here could account for a range in salaries.
12 employers, 12 different median salaries. A number of factors not measured here could account for a range in salaries.
Convergent Energy + Power has announced that it has finished construction on a first-of-its-kind energy storage system. The project is designed to reduce Global Adjustment demand charges, which account for up to 70% of electricity bills for some customers in Ontario. The project is anticipated to reduce electricity cost on the load it addresses by 15-30% per year starting in 2018.
November 10, 2023 All new construction contracts in Alberta must adhere to the rules of the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as of August 29, 2022. Existing contracts that are scheduled to end before August 29, 2024 do not need to be changed to adhere to the new rules. Existing contracts that extend beyond August 29,…
Recreational use of marijuana becomes legal on October 17. This has potentially serious implications for workplace health and safety. In this article, contributor Heather Hettiarachchi reviews a recent human rights decision considering whether who dismissed a worker for using medical marijuana on the job was discriminating on the basis of disability.
Women account for 39% of the global labour force, but only for 22% of the traditional energy sector. For management levels, the numbers are even lower. Schneider Electric Canada is hosting a panel discussion to give women the center stage and share their powerful stories.
Organizations funded under the Apprenticeship Service will distribute financial incentives to SMEs who hire apprentices, and provide additional supports, such as help navigating the apprenticeship system, onboarding apprentices, and creating welcoming workplaces. SMEs with 499 or fewer paid employees are eligible for the funding.
September 15, 2024 The Canadian federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. See announcement here. The initial list of impacted goods was released for public comment and submissions are due September 20, 2024. The list of products is available… Read More…
September 15, 2024 The Government of Canada is highlighting key results that have come from the first Housing Accelerator Fund since the start of the Program. This week marks the closure of the application portal for the second round of the HAF. HAF was created to incentivize local governments to implement structural and lasting reforms that will increase… Read More…
September 15, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada surged 22.1% to $12.4 billion in July, rebounding from two consecutive monthly declines. Both the residential and non-residential sectors expanded in July. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits in July was up 22.9% compared with the previous month,… Read More…
September 15, 2024 Changes to the BC Building Code (BCBC) will allow single egress stair (SES) designs in low- and mid-rise buildings to support more multi-bedroom apartment options. The Province has updated the BCBC to remove the code requirement for a second egress, or exit, stairwell per floor in buildings up to six storeys. This change will… Read More…
September 15, 2024 Leviton Canada proudly reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by achieving carbon neutrality once again in 2023. The company has significantly reduced their environmental footprint by 32% compared to 2022, with a substantial impact on transportation. Despite having energy-efficient lighting and relying on hydropower—a clean and renewable energy source—for their facility, transportation (both… Read More…
September 15, 2024 Legrand is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their new BCS facility in the heart of downtown Markham, ON, located at 85 Enterprise Blvd, Suite 400, which is set to take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. “Our facility in Vaughan will remain open to continue to stock inventory for Canada… Read More…
September 15, 2024 Gescan is excited to announce our partnership with PataBid Quantify. PataBid is a Canadian company, with software built for contractors which integrates live supplier pricing, manual drafting, and AI technology with human expertise to maximize take offs and bidding. Patabid’s Quantify software will allow contractors to access live pricing from Gescan’s website… Read More…
September 15, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) cut the ribbon on its new interactive experience, “The A-MAZE-ing Adventures of Carter Current”, located at the Peel Children’s Safety Village. The interactive space is designed to help educate and keep kids safe from electrical harm by learning about electrical hazards through play. “We are excited to partner with… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.